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Derek McCorkell [Country, Christian, Folk]
Elk River, MN
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Derek McCorkell Singer / Songwriter
  • A Fool Like Me
  • Christ My Redeemer
  • Daddys Looking Down On You
  • In God We Trust
  • South of Anywhere
  • Thank You For Loving Me
  • Why Do The Good Die Young
  • You're There
Derek McCorkell Singer / Songwriter
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Hey Y'all,

just a little about me and what I do.Born in Londonderry Northern ireland Relocated these days to Minnesota USA,I started my musical adventure so long ago it's darn near the year 1 LOL. Got my first guitar at the tender age of 14 almost drove my family insane till I learned to play it.But heck my Mom bought it to me so she only had herself to blame. Well practised hard almost every spare minute usually confined to the bathroom ( acoustics were better LOL) though it caused a few problems when someone had to go cause oft times I was singing and strumming so loud I didnt hear the agonising cries outside the door.I sounded a bit like the proverbial banshee wailing back then in fact me & the cat sang harmonies. By 19 I was out there doing my Thang on the pub and club circuit earning a crust or two and picking up all the playing tips I could from my peers this stood me in good stead for future years where I toured extensively all around Europe in Country & Country Rock bands life was good tiring but good, then I got married HECK that put an end to the touring LOL but not the playing I concentrated on doing more gigging around Ireland then. Started songwriting in my late 20's but most never saw the light of day as the bread & butter was earned doing the Covers of the day folks just didnt wanna hear the inate ramblings of the singer/songwriter.

That was the trend till I kinda quit for a while in my late thirties but still kept writing just for my own pleasure. Then came the age of technology and the INTERNET That got me kinda interested in playing again so I dug out the guitar and for the first time ever people actually clapped when I sang an original song . It felt good so I kept on going LOL.

Through the internet I met & teamed up with Dixie Vornbrock a songwriter from Minnesota , we kinda hit it off almost instantly and started producing some darn good songs ( If I say so myself ) We met for the first time face to face in the summer of 2004 and got married Feb 2008 that was it HECK we've been together ever since and still produce sweet music together and will for the forseeable future . Some of those songs are featured here so go ahead and listen thats why we write them. Hope you enjoy our musings !!!!
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(A) SAM   
(2009-05-19 02:27:36)
Hi mate, well done - get my 5555 and keep up the Irish! Regards from far away!
(A) I&SON   
(2009-05-02 12:49:34)
Hi, man, The Rousing is really great. We love everything Irish - especially gorgeous music like yours. 555 from us.
(A) Deliverance777   
(2009-04-21 12:04:21)
thats some mighty beautiful music there Derek keep it coming we give you a 5 :)
(A) Doug Hallock   
(2007-11-30 11:34:57)
Hey Derek, I love your voice brother! Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Blessings - Doug
(A) Hearts of Steele   
(2007-10-09 22:30:32)
We liked your sound we hope you go far.
(A) The Crazy One   
(2007-08-18 00:57:04)
Hi Derek ! Great music and great songs, a 5 from me, rate back.
(A) Gareth & Janet   
(2007-06-25 10:18:29)
I got to enjoy your video today and some of of your songs I will be back to hear more later.Best wishes to you & your talent.Sounds very good, and I enjoyed your lyrics.Janet @ "SYM" jaefitness
(A) Cross Road   
(2007-06-14 14:27:24)
Very different. I like different!! Good work!! Cross Road
(A) John Davis   
(2007-06-10 02:32:38)
this is very different and pleasant to hear U 5
(A) Bob Nichols   
(2007-05-31 09:19:00)
Hi Derek. I too love the song "Its the Children That Die". Keep up the good work, but I know you will since you've been doing it so long.

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